Pollution. It’s a pervasive problem that impacts all living things on Earth negatively.
Here are five ways you can help combat pollutants and protect Earth’s natural resources. By reducing pollution and cleaning up our environment, we can all assist scientists in preserving our biosphere.
Your participation matters!
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Measure the amount of waste you generate in a week and devise creative ways to reduce, reuse and/or recycle to take an active role in protecting our environment.
Attention Educators: This is a great STEM opportunity with lasting impact and is suitable for all ages!
Location: Global
Identify oil spills along Nigeria’s Niger Delta.
A simple tutorial explains how to look for patterns in recent satellite images. Your participation is vital to the Delta’s vegetation, farmlands, rivers and creeks!
Location: Global
Most plastics and microplastics in oceans come from inland sources. But where does this litter originate, and what can we do to address the issue?
Join this project and help answer these questions!
Location: Global
Litter can clog storm drains, harm wildlife, harbor disease-causing microbes and can even leach dangerous toxins into our water supply.
Pick up litter, and document the quantity and type of all the debris.
Location: Global
Residents of France, Italy, Germany and Poland can harness their inner Sherlock Holmes to help scientists combat litter.
Observe local community members and fill out a survey about single-use plastic.
Location: France, Italy, Germany, Poland
SciStarter LIVE!
Join the SciStarter team Tuesdays from 2-3PM ET to hear from project leaders, get tips on participating and learn about the impact of contributing to volunteer powered science. Join in from anywhere via Zoom or watch the live stream on SciStarter’s Facebook page.
August 8: Help Africa’s Niger Delta from Your Home with Land Pollution Lookout
August 15: Watch for Wildlife from Your Computer with Cedar Creek: Eyes on the Wild
August 22: We’re Discussing Science You Can do with Your Pup — Grab Your “Lab” Partner For a Doggone Good Time!
August 29: Mosquitos Got You Down? Fight Back with GLOBE Observer: Mosquito Habitat Mapper
September 19: Help NASA Discover What Happens When the Sun Goes Dark During Two Eclipses – Learn more!
In case you missed it: Fight Plastic Pollution with Litter Journal – Watch the Recording!
Citizen Science Podcast
In case you missed it:
Help NASA With Space and Earth Based Research! (Special Video Episode)
In this episode, learn about three NASA projects and hear why NASA has made a commitment to support a LOT of citizen science.
What’s happening near you today? With Science Near Me, find a broad range of local science-related discussions, festivals, policy forums and events. Discover activities to do at home, star parties with local astronomy clubs, science nights at nearby bars and much more!
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Citizen Science Observations Are Showing Up In Dozens of Published Research Papers
Discover more citizen science on the SciStarter calendar. Did you know your SciStarter dashboard helps you track your contributions to projects? Complete your profile to access free tools. Want even more citizen science? Check out SciStarter’s Project Finder! With citizen science projects spanning every field of research, task and age group, there’s something for everyone!
